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Tag: Backyard Band

Junkyard Band performs at the Howard Theatre on Feb. 19 for the "Pulse of the Capital Concert," as part of the 2024 "Keep the Beat Week" celebrations. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Celebrate the Legacy of Go-Go with D.C.’s ‘Keep the Beat Week’

by WI Web EditorFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024

The District is celebrating the fourth anniversary of Mayor Muriel Bowser declaring go-go the official music of the District of Columbia with a series of events and programming presented by the D.C. Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME).

From left: Go-go legends E (Optimystic Tribe/Lissen), Sugar Bear (EU), Bubba (Backyard Band), James Funk (RE and Proper Utensils) and Buggie (Backyard Band) attend the ceremonial signing of a bill making go-go the official music of the District of Columbia. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity

Go-Go Becomes the Official Sound of D.C.

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 20, 2020December 21, 2021
The Washington Fusion face the Chicago Vikings in Global Mixed Gender Basketball action at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in southeast D.C. on Nov. 16. The league features both male and female players. (Brigette Squire/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLocal Sports, Sports

Mixed-Gender Basketball League Champions Equality

by WI Guest AuthorNovember 22, 2019December 21, 2021
Posted inBlack Experience, Entertainment

DC ‘Go-Go’ Documentary Selected for Black Film Festival

by WI WebstaffJuly 26, 2019December 21, 2021
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Summer Spirit Festival to Pay Homage to Homegrown Go-Go Groove

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorJuly 24, 2019December 21, 2021
Anwan "Big G" Glover
Posted inLifestyle

BackYard Band Keeps Go-Go Going Strong

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior EditorSeptember 12, 2018October 31, 2020
Raheem DeVaughn
Posted inLifestyle

D.C. Poised for Annual Landing of Summer Spirit Festival

by WI Guest AuthorAugust 1, 2018October 31, 2020
Courtesy of the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys
Posted inCommunity

D.C. to Host Annual Father’s Day Event

by WI Guest AuthorJune 14, 2018October 31, 2020
Anwan Glover
Posted inWI Bridge

Backyard Band Brings Go-Go to West Africa

by WI Guest AuthorApril 25, 2018October 31, 2020

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